Maybe you already have a smartwatch or are thinking about buying one? But you are still hesitating and asking yourself: “Doesn't a watch like that put even more electromagnetic radiation on my body? How can I still protect myself if the benefits of this technology are important to me?"

Before we answer your questions, let's take a closer look at five clear advantages of a smartwatch:

Advantage #1: Reliable navigation

It can help you on hikes, family outings and other outdoor adventures.

This watch can even do the navigation for you. There are special devices for outdoor use that are usually waterproof and have a battery life of 4-7 days. So they are useful and helpful in any situation, no matter where you are.

Advantage #2: Convenient control of smartphone and smarthome

Typing a phone number or text message on a small display can quickly become idle. For the Apple product, Siri takes over as the intelligent voice control. This is particularly useful when you don't have a hand free - when driving, cycling or doing sports. It can control thermostats and lights in your house. This should extend to heating controls.

Even without a smartwatch app for your own smarthome, the intelligent wristwatches are helpful. This is because all messages displayed on the lock screen of the paired smartphone also appear on the watch. This way, you know immediately when an alarm has been triggered at home.

Advantage #3: Measure health data and sound the alarm when needed

It can also record your sleep patterns and, after a few days, tell you exactly how you can improve your sleep. Sensors will detect diabetes in the future. The necessary measurements can be carried out via an infrared light. Epileptics should be able to be warned of a seizure at an early stage. Tiny microphones listen to the heartbeat, observe it and draw results. It is precisely this point that remains exciting in future research.

Advantage #4: Read incoming messages

The Smartwatch informs you about incoming messages, emails, calls and the latest information from all over the world. To do this, it is connected directly to your smartphone via Bluetooth. Your own calendar with the most important appointments for the next few hours is also available, as is the weather. Even viewing videos and photos is possible with some watches.

Advantage #5: Accessing information from fitness apps

The new watch can also make you a healthier person. What used to be the personal trainer is now the smartwatch. Equipped with numerous sensors, it becomes a modern fitness trainer that informs you about activities at any time and gives tips for a better lifestyle.

Accelerations, body temperature, skin resistance and heart rate are measured. The long wearing time creates accurate profiles that are algorithmically evaluated and visualised.

Nevertheless, the smartwatch not only has advantages, but also disadvantages:

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"Our test showed that smartwatch manufacturers have clearly opted for convenience at the expense of security. At first glance, non-existent authentication functions make for easier operation – but the risk of personal or even company data being compromised is simply far too great to ignore," comments Udo Schneider, press spokesman at Japanese IT security provider Trend Micro. Manufacturers should quickly implement simple security precautions, such as a preset device lock after several incorrect password entries, says this security expert.

Additional radiation exposure for your body

The smartwatch transmits, radiates and receives continuously, it is constantly connected to the internet. It is equipped with the same technologies as a smartphone (W-LAN, Bluetooth) and, on top of that, even with sensors that permanently monitor the body. The body is inevitably exposed to these sources of radiation and reacts to them.

Add the memonizerWATCH to your smart watch and combine well-being with modern, helpful technology.

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